TV Goes Social with Verizon FiOS @FiOSFans *Twitter Party Giveaway!* (Closed)

Everything about technology amazes me; from the actual gadget all the way to the background behind that technology. What if you were able to Tweet straight from your TV while you are watching your favorite shows? I have been reading about a new service that is available from Verizon FiOS. What is Verizon FiOS?

Verizon FiOS products are delivered over a Fiber to the premises network using passive optical network technology. Voice, video, and data travel over three wavelengths in the infrared spectrum.

In other words, technology is growing so fast and is getting faster and is able to meet more of our needs. This means SPEED.

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I never thought that a service like this would be available, let alone possible. If you’re watching your favorite TV show, you can actually log into Twitter on your TV and see what people are Tweeting live about that show as you’re watching in real time. If you are big in to Twitter, you probably are amazed like I am. This is so cool to even have the capability to do this! If you are on your TV, you can even connect to Facebook or anywhere on the internet; straight from your TV.

fios-logoVideo that’s in demand is available on-demand from Verizon FiOS TV. Recent programming additions to the company’s all-fiber-optic FiOS TV service have increased its Video on Demand (VOD) collection to more than18,000 titles per month. That’s nearly twice the VOD offering from the country’s largest cable provider.

In recent months Verizon also has added some 1,000 new high-definition titles to FiOS TV VOD — expanding its collection by 70 percent — to give subscribers a choice of more than 2,400 monthly VOD programs in HD.

“When it comes to watching what you want, when you want, FiOS TV is the clear choice over cable,” said Tricia Lynch, vice president of video-on-demand programming at Verizon. “Our all-fiber network delivers the ultimate VOD experience, with stunning picture and sound, pure HD, and a wide variety of programming for everyone in the family.”

Just last month, Verizon enhanced FiOS TV VOD with new HD on-demand content from HBO, Cinemax, Starz and The Movie Channel, along with an additional 140 hours of movies on-demand from Encore.

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with 500 all-digital channels, including more than 123 HD channels.

Are you in to, or is your husband, in to Fantasy Football? My hubby sure is! What if you were able to have the ability to do your Fantasy Draft and keep tabs on your Fantasy Football? This service also offers an innovative Interactive Media Guide that provides next-generation, personalized interactive services, including free Facebook and Twitter social media applications, news and entertainment widgets, ESPN Fantasy Football, a robust search engine, and many other features. Here is a video to show more about Verizon FiOS

For the latest news, updates and facts about FiOS TV visit www.factsonfios.com or follow them on twitter at @FiOSFans

This giveaway is being sponsored by www.factsonfios.com.

What you win

    • A fabulous Prize Pack that includes: Flipcam Ultra
    • $25 giftcard to Best Buy or Amazon.com
    • “I’m huge on Twitter” T-shirt
    Mommy Goggles Verizon FiOS Contest

How to enter (Mandatory Entry)

  • Post to me (here, on this post) what you think about Verizon FiOS. What show/movie do you see yourself watching while you are able to interact with Social Media such as Twitter or Facebook.

Twitter Entries (If you have a Twitter account, daily Tweeting is Mandatory)

  • Follow @FiOSFans on Twitter
  • Twitter the giveaway (copy & paste text below to Twitter. Leave link on comment entry)

Details

  • ONE (1) winner will receive Verizon FiOS gift pack that includes Flip Cam Ultra, $25 to Best Buy or Amazon.com, & “I’m huge on Twitter” T-shirt
  • Winner will be chosen at Random and backed up by post content.
  • Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 24 hours, another winner will be drawn
  • For more specifics on how winners are drawn, click here
  • Winners are posted here for reference
  • US entries only
  • Winner must not have won a similar prize on another blogsite. (Give others a chance too)
  • Contest ends on October 30, 2009 at 11:59 pm Central Time
  • Winner will be drawn the following morning, emailed & has 24 hours to claim prize or another winner will be drawn.
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After working professionally in computer information technology, as well as prior work in the telecommunications industry, Tanya Gordon relocated to southwest Iowa in conjunction with her husband’s job. Mommy Goggles launched over 5 years ago, rising to prominence as a national Mom Blogger and highly sought after by brands to work closely with them on their reach to Mom consumers. In addition, Tanya happily parents two wondrous children who despite best efforts still have been known to engage in ongoing sibling squabbles: Tucker, 6, and Kambry, 3 1/2.You can read more about Tanya here.

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    Heather C says:

    Sent a request to follow Fiosfans on twitter – choochoo428

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    Heather C says:

    I’d love to try out FiOS…especially while watching Glee. I’m such a musical nerd. For real.

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    Janet says:

    i tweeted jmahurin40

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    Janet says:

    looks like a great service and item:)

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    Charlene Kuser says:

    Following @FiOSFans on Twitter (@Swtlilchick)

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    Dana says:

    I acn definitely see my husband watching ESPN while using Facebook. He’d love it!!!

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    Charlene Kuser says:

    I feel Verizon FIOS is going to be huge and with the fiber optic
    it will be like going from black and white to color TV.I like
    all the channels, 320 digital channels and up to 114 local and national HDTV channels,not to mention On Demand.The first show I
    will watch will be my favorite The Good Wife.The question I have
    to ask is when am I going to find time to blog with all of this
    to watch ?

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    Jennifer Jozwiak says:

    i wish i could get fios it looks great! i think Paranormal would be fun because i wouldn’t be as scared watching it lol.

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    Sarah L. says:

    Very cool! Probably more than I need, but really great for some folks. thanks for the contest.

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    missy says:

    following

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    Richard says:

    requested a twitter follow on them and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/5306983689

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    R Hicks says:

    I have heard about Verizon FIOs and I think it is a great new technology. I wish it was in our area.

    If I had it, it would be fun to interact on twitter watching AMerican Idol

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    Nancy S. says:

    I put a request in to follow fios on twitter and I tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/ncschools/status/5306915872

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    Nancy S. says:

    II have always heard that FiOS is great but have not wanted to go to the trouble of switching. I don’t think I would watch a movie and chat but I’m sure my sons would like your husband’s fantasy football scenario.

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    Dana says:

    I could see my sister and I (who live on opposite coasts) tweeting while watching grey’s anatomy

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    Sand says:

    I’d love to see several CNN shows.

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    Gianna says:

    It sounds interesting. I’d probably pick Lilo & Stitch :)

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    Auriette says:

    I like the idea of video on demand without cable. We haven’t had cable for years, but I’ll check out FIOS when it comes to my area.

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    DanV says:

    We have FIOS and we like it. I’d say Fringe would be my show.

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    vivian says:

    la strada ty

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    Katharine C. says:

    I have had no complaints so far with vorizon FiOS. I usually watch NCIS while social networking.

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    Tanya W. says:

    I am following @FiOSFans on twitter, username @Twincere

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    Tanya W. says:

    I could see myself watching True Blood and tweeting and facebooking my friends simultaneously. I’ve heard so much impressive stuff about Verizon FiOS and we’re seriously considering switching to it once our current cable contract expires in 3 months.

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    cheryl says:

    following fios!

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    cheryl says:

    i would love this service they really seem like that value customer service!

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    alejandro says:

    very fast and great i would love to see amazing race

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    Brian E. says:

    Following MG via Twitter: @brianpiero

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/5302021145

    Requested to follow @FiOSFans on Twitter.

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    Brian E. says:

    Thanks for the giveaway…I think fiber optic networks like Verizon FiOS should replace cable connectivity in every home, nationwide !!!

    The social interaction aspect would be great for major sporting events i.e. college & pro playoffs and championships, concerts, etc.

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    Chrysa says:

    I’m following on Twitter. (My Twitter name is @ThriftyJinxy)

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    Chrysa says:

    This looks like it would be really cool. I would like it for watching American Idol.

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    Diane says:

    I retweeted, first time I didn’t get the whole tweet listed

    http://twitter.com/saraminda/status/5300603728

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    LeeAnn P. says:

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/murphykatt/status/5300025687
    murphykatt[at]yahoo[dot]com

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    LeeAnn P. says:

    Fantasy Football idea would be a big hit with DH. I could see using it to watch all the HBO shows I like but no one else is interested in!
    murphykatt[at]yahoo[dot]com

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    patty herbert says:

    ttp://twitter.com/lambchop1965/status/5299832208 Daily Tweet

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    Gabriel J. says:

    I do watch the Office on FIOS.

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    Donna says:

    daily tweet — but I just found out about it today, so this is my one and only daily tweet. http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/5299645045

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    Donna says:

    I’m following FIOS on twitter @simplydab

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    Donna says:

    I would love Verizon FIOS for shows like Top Chef, Project Runway, or One Tree Hill — it would be nice to interact with other viewers RT.

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    Henry G says:

    Verizon’s FIOs is really amazing, really happy that its available in my area! I’m a sucker for anything sci-fi. I love CSI, Crminal minds, cold case, legend of the seeker, dexter, etc. :)

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    Susan Smith says:

    I would want to watch Project Runway

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    Giorgio Ramon says:

    I’ve heard really great things about VZW’s FIOS. I’d probably Showtime.

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    abitnerdy says:

    following them on tiwtter since forever @abitnerdy

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    abitnerdy says:

    OMG would of course be watching my favotite fall shows How I met Your mother, Gossip GIrl etc on fios while tweeting at twitter parties and reading bloogss xoxo

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    Angela C says:

    I am have sent a follow request and tweeted http://twitter.com/angelasbits/status/5298133600

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    Angela C says:

    I’m not sure what I think about it. It sounds cool but a little confusing or maybe I am just dense. o.K I just went back and took another look. It sounds really neat I would love to follow Top Chef on it because we do not get bravo in my area.

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    Sonya says:

    I’d love to be able to watch Grey’s Anatomy while Twittering!

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    Bennett says:

    Tweeted! (10/30)

    twitter.com/benkog

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    Marjorie says:

    I would have loved this service when the announcement came out that layoffs were happening in our local government, where I work. Over 3000 angry/upset people trying to figure out a place to chat about what was likely to happen, and how to prevent it.

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    Joanne Schultz says:

    i follow FiOSFANS on twitter – js22222222 .

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    Joanne Schultz says:

    I’ve heard great things about FIOS. I’d probably watch my soaps !

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Jennifer D. says:

    I would watch American Idol.

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    Catherine says:

    I think its a great innovation! I’d love to watch old John Hughes movies! The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful, 16 Candles …

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    Felicia K says:

    I would watch Vampire Diaries.

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    Crystal F says:

    I think Twilight would work. You could talk about it with friends. Thank you!

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    B.W. says:

    I love Fios. I would watch dancing with the stars.

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    Jeanette Huston says:

    I put you on my blog

    http://myentries79.blogspot.com/

    Jeanette Huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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    Jeanette Huston says:

    I tweeted you!

    http://twitter.com/gijeanie

    Jeanette Huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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    Jeanette Huston says:

    I think it would be great while I am at work because I could go out to my car during lunch and watch back episodes of Lost;-)

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    Joanna Smith says:

    Here’s a new tweet for today:
    http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/5286580722

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    Rosey says:

    I’d be watching Detroit Pistons games, of course. :)

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    Jenna says:

    I think this would be fun with shows like America’s Best Dance Crew

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    Lindsay says:

    I’d love to be able to pull up twitter on my TV. I can do that with Youtube and I was tickled the first time I did it! So much technology at the touch of a button

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    Darcy B says:

    I love verizon fios –I expect to have it installed by the end of the year!!! I would love to watch shows like project runway–and be able to twitter my opinions to my friends! Oh and for So you Think you can Dance!!!

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    Bambi M says:

    Firstly, FiOS is *awesome* – we’ve got it through our electric company and it’s fantastic! It means we can keep up with all the late night talk shows (especially Craig Ferguson!) and still play games and download, all at the same time!

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    Bennett says:

    I appologize about the last post, I meant -

    Tweeted! (10/29)

    twitter.com/benkog

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    Bennett says:

    Tweeted (10/30)!

    twitter.com/benkog

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    Jammie says:

    http://twitter.com/Jammie79/status/5278575276 tweeted. My daughter would be the happiest little girl in the world if I win this. Crossing fingers.

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    Jammie says:

    I would watch American Idol, would be interesting to see what others have to say about the singers.

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    michelle rosborough says:

    I have Verizon FiOS and I love watching The Mentalist

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    Amy says:

    I’m following factsonfios on twitter! (kidazy)

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    Amy says:

    I’m actually not that much of a fan tbh, I think we are entirely too online community focused and not focused enough on spending time with actual people and family. If I did use it though it sure would be good to watch my one night of EastEnders a week with my girlfriend!

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    Cynthia M. says:

    I requested to follow @FiOSFans on Twitter

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    Cynthia M. says:

    I love the concept of FiOS. I would use it while watching True Blood (next year), Glee, Castle, Lost!!

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    Kristi says:

    I worked for a little while in tech support for Verizon dsl and Fios is definately the best of the best. I didn’t work in that department so I don’t know alot about it but I do know that it is super fast and would be wonderful to have.

    I agree with the poster above that said Survivor would be a good show to use this technology with. Another good show to use it with would be the Amazing Race. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Suzanne says:

    I think FIOS is a cool concept. I’d use it with something such as Survivor.

    txhottie_86 at yahoo dot com

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    Donna L says:

    Great camera, I would watch Fringe

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    Sharon Seneker says:

    I like realtiy shows like the Amazing Race, Survivor & Biggest Loser! I would love to keep up with these favorites! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

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    Erica C. says:

    Fios is pretty great…just not in every area yet :(
    I’d watch The Office for sure!

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    jackie says:

    I think this would work best for something like survivor. You could tell you who think should go each week.

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    chastidy says:

    Sad to say, but I had no clue what it was. I think its awesome :)

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    JMARIE says:

    I would totally follow “Bones” if I could

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Brad E says:

    I would love FIOS. I would like to see what others are tweeting about The Biggest Loser

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    katiea says:

    God I wish I could get FIOS here. I call Verizon every 3-4 months and ask for it, but they keep telling me that the currently have no plans for service anywhere in Michigan. Bummer!! I would love to watch Flash Forward while tweeting, or Lost when it comes back! Great great shows both!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Joanna Smith says:

    Here’s a new tweet for today:
    http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/5268313673

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    wendy wallach says:

    I already have FiOS and I love it. I would like to use social media while watching LOST!

    madamerkf at aol dot com

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    joseph n says:

    The O.C. is pretty much the best show ever, or Band of Brothers.

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    Molly K says:

    It is a great idea. We are huge Twins fans so it would be great to be able to be on Facebook while watching the games.

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    reeva says:

    great way to multitask! I’m loving it! Thanks for a great giveaway! I hope I’m chosen as the lucky winner!

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    Carol says:

    Many uses for this and I follow you on twitter.

    http://twitter.com/diesel51/status/5265115568

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    Jen V says:

    Fios sounds interesting. I would love to be able to see what others are tweeting about the show Lost when it comes back in January for its final season. Think of all the theories that could be discussed on twitter!

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    Angela Gaffke says:

    I requested to follow fios on twitter. ag1414

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    Angela Gaffke says:

    I love Fios. I will watch Arrested Development!

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    i have looked into fios and also the at&t version and fios is the best bet. only thing i don’t like is having 1 big bill for everything in this economy

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    Jennifer B. says:

    I’d definitely keep up on my sports teams. I also play Fantasy Football, so I would love to use it for keeping track of my scores and interacting with my fellow players.

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    regina M says:

    Fios sounds great. Would love to twitter while watch Star Wars Movies or Indiana Jones.

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    patty herbert says:

    I think Verizon FiOS is a great idea. It’s multi-tasking at its best I follow on twitter and tweeted about this contest. @lambchop1965 http://twitter.com/lambchop1965/status/5260308187

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    Judy Bradley says:

    I subscribe to Mommy Goggles

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    Judy Bradley says:

    I love the Twilight saga, so maybe I can watch it! This sounds like such a cool innovation. I waiting for one to give me back rubs too! lol

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    dddiva says:

    What a fabulous idea- I can never *just* watch tv and hehe I know me I’d be totally tweeting my peeps while I watch whatever the girls and I end up watching- 2 for sure are Burn Notice and ANTM.

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    Christie says:

    I think Fios is fast and reliable and who doesn’t want that?

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    Chris says:

    FiOS is AWESOME! My building is in D.C. and is one of the first (and only) apartment buildings wired for FiOS. I can’t wait until the lines are installed and FiOS is finally available in D.C. Comcast is the cable company here, and it is terrible.

    I’d love to watch The Hours while keeping up with social media!

    chrisny2(at) aol(dot) com

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    cassandra says:

    Verizon fios is okay I have it. I would see myself watching the movie Xmen on twitter

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    Janna says:

    I woul like to watch cnn headline news !!

    Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

    Janna Johnson
    janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
    jannajanna@hotmail.com
    http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

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    Ken Robinson says:

    Fios? I’ve managed to avoid all PayTV through the years. Free public Tv and the internet are fine for me. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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    Vanessa says:

    I think Verizon FiOS is a great idea. It’s multi-tasking at its best, and I can see myself watching Grey’s Anatomy and sharing the “GASP” moments with all my other fellow Grey’s Anatomy fans. I think it’s great that I can do both at the same time, as (just like others) I’m obsessed with Twitter. ;)

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    Laura says:

    I think FiOS is very creative. It’s definitely up-to-date with technology and will allow more communication experiences.

    I could definitely see myself using FiOS while watching Queer As Folk.

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    roseh2o19 says:

    the office

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    Rebekah Holder says:

    I would watch CSI. I love that show! I could interact with other fans.

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    Jennifer M says:

    I’d like to watch Glee and interact with other fans.

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    Bennett says:

    Daily Tweet (10/28)
    twitter.com/benkog

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    Bennett says:

    Daily Tweet (10/27)
    twitter.com/benkog

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    Bennett says:

    Daily Tweet (10/26)
    twitter.com/benkog

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    Bennett says:

    I didn’t know that I had to post my daily tweet on here as well. I’ll post them now!

    Tweeted 10/25:
    twitter.com/benkog

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    They dont offer Verizon Fios in my area :(

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    Melinda says:

    requested to be fiosfan twitter follower :)
    melindajoy926

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    Melinda says:

    I think Fios is a great product, and I would watch my style channel while on twitter/FB :)

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    Jeanette H. says:

    Really cool concept!
    I’d have to watch House! I LOVE that show!!

    Thank you for the great giveaway!!

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    Adele says:

    I understand fios is very fast – wonderful! I don’t know what shows I would watch – I’d just surf the choices until something appeals. Thanks for this offer.